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Overview of TN Laws Regarding Technology Use in Schools
*Internet Safety Law requires schools to establish and enforce acceptable use policies for students and employees. This law also requires schools to teach about digital citizenship and safe online behaviors.
*Cell phone usage is banned during the school day except in emergencies or for specific health conditions.
*Student Data Privacy regulates the way third party venders handle student data, forbidding them from using the data for anything except educational purposes.
*School districts are required to adopt and implement anti-bullying policies which specifically address cyberbullying and harassment.

CHES will not have internet from 2pm-4pm today.

We hope everyone is having a great new school year. As we look to next week and our new Kindergarteners joining us for full days, we want to show our Panther Pride and support by wearing the color of the day! It's a fun way for our Kinder students to start year- we hope you'll join us!! Please see the color schedule attached- 💛💙🐾

For 2025-26, Hawkins County Schools will focus on positive attendance and its impact on student success, now and in the future. We want to partner with you to ensure your child is in school, learning what they need to thrive as adults. Chronically Absent is 10% or more days per school year (excused or unexcused). At 5 or more unexcused absences a meeting with school staff will be scheduled. Students have 5 days to turn in parent and doctor notes. Each student may have 6 parent notes and 10 doctor notes per year. Students with 10 unexcused absences in a row or a total of 15 unexcused absences will lose their driving privileges.

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School begins on Monday, August 4, 2025. Dismissal on the first day will be 11:30am.

We can’t wait to welcome students back to our cafeterias! And, great news – Breakfast and Lunch will be FREE again for students for the 2025-26 school year!

Each student may receive one FREE breakfast and one FREE lunch each day. If students wish to purchase extras or a la carte items, they should have cash or money on their meal account. Parents/guardians may add money to accounts by cash or check at school or online at www.myschoolbucks.com for a nominal fee. My School Bucks is also a great tool to monitor purchases for free!

Please encourage your child to participate in the meal program! High participation helps keep our meals FREE for everyone!

Need afterschool care? The YMCA partners with HCS for safe, enriching programs! Middle schoolers get transport to Brighter Horizons, plus elementary sites available. Healthy snacks & fun! Details at https://www.hck12.net/page/ymca-afterschool-program

Parents and Guardians, here are the school schedules for Hawkins County Schools for the 2025-26 school year.

Drop off time for all schools: no earlier than 7:15 am

Instructional Day
Elementary Schools: 8:00 – 3:00 pm
Middle and High Schools: 7:45 – 2:45 pm
Bulls Gap (K-8) and Clinch (K-12): 8:00 – 3:00 pm

We look forward to another great year in Hawkins County. Welcome Back!

Summer Learning Activity: Write or draw about your summer.

Parents and students, with the passage of TN HB 932/SB 897, Hawkins County Schools will comply with this state law and prohibit use of wireless communication devices during the instructional day at all campuses. Please be aware that students may have their devices at school but may not use them while on campus during instructional time. Students who use their devices to monitor medical conditions will be allowed access to their devices as specified in their health plans. Current policy 6.312 remains intact and in alignment with the new law, but unlike last school year, per this new law, students will not be allowed access to phones at lunch or at any other time during the instructional day (7:45-2:45 at middle and high schools, and 8:00-3:00 all other grades.) In the event of an emergency, students may access their devices as appropriate. Thank you for your understanding and for your support in keeping our campuses safe and focused on instruction. Wireless communication devices include, but are not limited to personal: Cell phones Tablets Laptops Gaming Devices Ear buds Smart watches Smart glasses etc.

Summer Learning Activity: Read a book!

Come visit the Book Bus before time runs out!

Tuesday, July 15
10:10-11:10 YMCA at CVES

Thursday, July 17
9:45-10:30 GVM Day Care S. Depot St.
11:45-12:15 Rogersville City Park
12:45-1:45 Camp Hope
4:00-5:00 First United Methodist Church in Surgoinsville

Tuesday, July 22
10-10:30 YMCA at CVES
11-12 Landings Apartment

Thursday, July 24
10-11 Rogersville Wal-mart
11:15-12:30 Rogersville City Park

Summer Learning Activity: Summer Scavenger Hunt

Back to School Bash July 31, 2025 4-6pm!

Summer Learning Activity: July 4th

School Supply Lists! All Supply Lists for the 25-26 school year are attached. Please click the link below and swipe to view the grade level you need. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFCYip1bkM/FldvEOHDF7mRIjgve_PWMQ/view?utm_content=DAFCYip1bkM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h94e48a98aa See you soon! 💙💛🐾

SAVE THE DATE Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Time: 6:00pm place: Your Bus Stop Join us for Meet our Bus Driver Day, Connecting our community ,One stop at a time! Students and Guardians will have a few moments to meet their driver as they make their way along their designated routes. If you have any questions, please call Hawkins County Transportation Department at 423.272.7135

Summer Learning Activity: Play School!